Customize Windows 7 Log-on Screen

After a while, the same-ole same-ole gets boring and for the semi-adventurous, there's many 'hacks' out there that can customize your PC.  Tech Republic's TR Dojo video's are a great place to learn new hacks/changes to your PC to make it your own.   Enjoy and thanks Tech Republic!

TR-Dojo Customize Windows 7 Log-on Screen

One big thing Ubuntu can teach Microsoft, Apple, and all CTOs

As a fan of Tech Republic (since 2007) and Ubuntu, I can only say wonderful things because they both make me a smarter and more productive geekette (it's a Mel-ism).  So it's no surprise that this article totally grabbed my attention. 

Tech-Republic: The Big Thing Ubuntu can teach MS and Apple(sort of).

Enjoy!  And as always, if you get anything out of me passing on techy-nuggets, let me know!
Mel

iPad Release: Will it change technology as we know it?

I've been following some of the interesting points many "tech-telligence" organizations have been saying about the iPad release, Apple's newest computing device to enter the marketplace officially on Saturday, April 3, 2010.  

PC Magazine has had multiple articles regarding the iPad, the latest is a tutorial of sorts on identifying which product is best for you...iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch?  But the one that interested me was written by a Tim Bajarin titled "Apple's iPad will Kill Netbooks..."   He states that for most market analysts, the netbook marketplace has already peaked and tablet technology will shake up the world of mobile computing.  I won't repeat his whole article, but it did give me reason to pause and think about mobile computing and the effects this product could have on it, just in my own corner of the world.


PC World (Sister mag to Macworld) has an interesting review of the iPad and answers quite a few questions I had about the true functionality of the device.  Questions like, can you run multiple applications at the same time or is there a glare factor when watching a movie or reading an eBook? Also, questions I had about the accessories too.  Again, I'm not going to give all the answers in my post because that isn't the purpose of it.  But feel free to read the article in the link above to make your own informed decision and maybe answer some questions you may have too.

KPCB's iFund initiative has dedicated 200 million dollars towards the creation of market-changing ideas that can be converted into apps for the iPad, iPhone and various other app-able devices because they see the future of these devices from a long term perspective.  A whole new gaming platform is being born and many are jumping in early to be part of it.

A wise professor said recently, to be part of the technology revolution wave is to get involved early, get the edge on the competition and stake your claim in the marketplace.  I believe the iPad is just that and the those who get in early will become part of the wave that is changing the future of personal computing/communication forever.   

Web journalism as hits and misses

 Interesting article on the hits and misses of web journalism.  How low will the standards drop to in order to drive traffic to your article?  Key words may drive traffic to your site but at what cost?

"Why be a storyteller when a ranter will have far more traffic? Why be investigative when instigative is a far quicker route to success on the Web?"

Writing For The Web...maybe?

The 50 Riskiest Cities for Cyber Crime in the USA

I always wondered what cities were the worst offenders of cyber crime around the world but PC World put out this list based on American city statistics.   Why they don't spell out New York City is beyond me, it gives the impression that the whole state is laced with evil, menacing cyber-doers lurking on every corner.  I was very surprised to hear Seatle was tops though, I had no idea that pacific rain could breed such nasty bugs. 

PC World Cybercrime Article

Google promises Chrome is not phoning home with your Web data

Ever wonder how much Google knows about you.  Too much in all cases and this article dabbles with what Googles Web Browser remembers about you as well.  One more tool in their ever growing repository of personal knowledge gathering techniques.  Government was "Big Brother" in the 1940/50's but who is the real "Big Brother" now?  Perhaps could it be Microsoft or is it really Google?

Tech Republic - Google Promises

The Ultimate Presenter - Steve Jobs

Today Apple announced a revolutionary new product that has been nearly 10 years in the making, the iPad. As Steve Jobs, CEO and founder of Apple, takes the stage to begin this momentous announcement, I notice the atmosphere his presence sets. Relaxed, casual, and for lack of a better term, his stage presence is simple.

The stage lacks a podium and instead has a couch and small table indicating we're having a conversation in his living room. No glam or glitz, the display screen behind him is simply colored with fonts that are gentle on the eyes and small amounts of animations appropriately used as key moments.

No high powered sales pitches just a discussion with all his millions of friends about an idea. He's a humble presenter amidst the amazing success his leadership has given not only his company but the technology world.

US businesses really need to pay attention to this man before we lose the one revolutionary idea he's yet to share, the dynamic way he has created a massive company that not only remains connected to the needs of the technology community but delivers on that connection.